Their cerebral fluid and throat swab samples were tested Nipah virus positive at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) laboratory in Kalyani in North 24 Parganas district. The state chief secretary Nandini Chakraborty said tonight, “The government is monitoring the situation after two Nipah cases were reported in the state. Medical experts said that NIPAH virus (NiV) is a virus that spreads mainly through fruit bats but can also extend its area of infections through pigs and other animals. Preventing the virus involves infection control measures like protective equipment and disinfecting surfaces, as well as avoiding sick animals or areas with known Nipah virus outbreaks, they said. Early diagnosis is tough due to non-specific signs, but severe neurological changes indicate serious brain involvement, requiring immediate medical care.

Source: Indian Express January 12, 2026 14:12 UTC